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How to Open Wine Without a Corkscrew

01/06/2022

Imagine this – you’re in the middle of a cosy dinner date in your home, and you’ve ordered a great bottle of wine from the best online wine shop you could find. Now, it’s time to pop the wine, and you realise there’s no corkscrew. It’s a familiar horror story, like going all the way to the store and realising you left your debit card.

Popping a wine bottle is traditionally done with a corkscrew, so it can be frazzling to imagine having to open one without it. However, there are quite a number of unconventional alternatives to corkscrews. So, if you’ve ever wondered how to open wine without a corkscrew, this article will highlight seven ingenious methods.

Note that these methods might be ineffective depending on the cork or bottle type. Accidents can occur using these methods if you are not extremely careful. Therefore, if you’re trying to open an exceptional wine, it might be worth the time and effort to get a new corkscrew. Alternatively, go through the methods in this article to figure out safer options for your wine.

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Your Complete Guide to Grenache Wines

08/03/2022

Grenache wine is a red grape wine variety that promises to give you a great wine experience. It is known for being deceptively sweet, as it exudes an almost fruity yet earthy taste but kicks a punch for its relatively high alcohol content of approximately 15% alcohol by volume (ABV). Often dubbed as the ‘warm climate pinot,’ Grenache wines make for the perfect wine for warm summers.

Grenache is a spicy, earthy grape with a strong flavour profile. It is usually enjoyed as a blend, but due to its high sugar levels, it has also become a popular grape for rosé production. While it is not as popular as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir, Grenache is more widely grown and common than you think. It pairs well with many wines but can also be enjoyed solo. This rich and satisfying wine is sure to leave you wanting more. Here, we give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about this intoxicating drink.

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A Guide to Tempranillo Wine

08/03/2022

Old vineyards with red wine grapes in Portugal

It’s time to turn your attention towards this emerging wine variety in Australia: Tempranillo. In Spain, the Tempranillo is known as the king of Spanish wine grapes, and it’s used in making many of the aromatic and full-bodied red wines in the market today.

This wine variant’s name comes from the Spanish word “temprana”, which means early in English. This is because the black Tempranillo grapes ripen earlier than most Spanish red grapes, making harvesting them much quicker. These grapes either appear as cylindrical bunches or small globes of fruit with thin skins.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Gamay Wine

08/03/2022

Panoramic landscape view of vineyards in Beaujolais, Rhone, France

Beaujolais, located south of the Burgundy region of France, is home to Gamay wine. Known for their delicate floral aromas and fruity flavours, the light-bodied Gamay wine tastes surprisingly like Pinot Noir. However, it costs far less.

Although Gamay wines have been around since the 14th century, it has yet to achieve the same popularity as Pinot. Still, it is worth looking out for. If you happen to come across a bottle of Gamay, you can prepare yourself for something special—without the hefty price tag.

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Everything You Need to Know About Syrah Wine

08/03/2022

Syrah Sign On Wooden Post In A Grape Vineyard

It’s time to put the spotlight on one of the most popular wine varieties in all of Australia: Syrah wine. Syrah red wines have a rich history, and they’ve been making waves in the Australian wine industry for centuries. If you’re fond of drinking full-bodied red wines, you may just fall in love with Syrah wine. Read on to learn more about this classic wine, its history and how to best enjoy it.

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The 7 Best Wine Fridges in Australia

26/02/2022

There are many things that can affect how wine tastes, and storage is one of them. There’s more to proper storage than just stuffing your bottles wherever it’s most convenient, which is why every wine connoisseur should always have a wine fridge at the ready.

Everyone knows that age makes all wine taste magnificent, but storage temperature also plays a crucial part in preserving flavour—so much so, in fact, that dedicated refrigerators were invented just to store bottles of wine. These specialised fridges create optimal storage conditions to keep your wine collection in top shape whenever you need them.

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The Globe-Trotting Malbec: History, Nuances, and Serving Tips

05/02/2022

What is Malbec Wine?

Malbec wine is a great red wine for beginners and a favourite among red wine lovers. It comes from a dark and thick-skinned grape variety called Malbec, which is mainly grown in South America and France. This results in a generally deep reddish-purple and opaque drink with soft to medium tannin levels. It leaves a magenta-tinged rim.

Malbec wines can contain up to 15% alcohol, which is on par with Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay—the most popular of the red and white wine varieties, respectively—as well as Merlot, another red wine made from blue-coloured grapes.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Nebbiolo Wine in 2022

22/12/2021

If you’ve tried popular red wine varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz, and are looking to try something new, you may want to set your sights on Nebbiolo wines.

This Italian favourite is characterised by a lighter colour—but don’t let this fool you. The Nebbiolo has strong tannins and high acidity, giving you an intense yet complex flavours. These flavours only grow in complexity the longer the wine’s aged.

But what is Nebbiolo and why is it so well-loved, not just in Italy but in other parts of the world as well? What does it taste like? If you want to know more about Nebbiolo, read this comprehensive guide. It will walk you through everything you need to know about Nebbiolo wines.

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How to Tell if Your Wine has Gone Bad

12/09/2021

Can wine go bad? Most occasional wine drinkers don’t know the answer to that question. And if you happen to be one of them, the answer is yes.

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Should Red Wine be Chilled?

12/09/2021

Red wine is the perfect companion for special occasions. It is sipped at a leisurely pace that invites a growing sense of happiness and camaraderie among friends. Red wine relaxes inhibitions, fosters conversation and stimulates the mind and body with a warm and comforting glow. Speaking of temperature, did someone just say they prefer their red wine chilled? All eyes turn to the culprit as the convivial conversation quickly escalates into a debate, then a riot, as the sacred principle of warm red wine is foolishly challenged.

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